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Rally Victories and Race Legends: Milestones in Motorsports on Display at Audi Museum Mobile
By source: Audi Tradition, translation by Fourtitude
Feb 28, 2009, 20:38
The leadership theme of the month of March will make the hearts of racing fans beat faster. Under the motto "A fascinating piece of success story" will be the unforgettable triumphs of both history and present at the Audi Museum Mobile. Even the "Drivers of tomorrow " will be part of Children's Week at the Audi Museum Mobile where the young will learn facts about the history of the four rings.
In March, the Audi Museum Mobile offers plenty for the entire family. On Friday 20 March 2009, and on Tuesday, 31 March 2009, follow in the footsteps of legendary heroes of the racetrack. The leadership theme of the month "A fascinating piece of success story" teaches participants, the history of Bernd Rosemeyer and Tazio Nuvolari. You will hear details about the rapid technical development of the racing from the beginning to present day. It begins with the great victory of the Auto Union in the '30s and continues on through more recent success for Audi in rally, the DTM and in Le Mans. The intensive leadership schedule starts at 15.30 and lasts until to 17 clock. The price per person is € 7 for adults, € 3.50 for pensioners, students, people with disability and young people up to 18 years.
Little ones are invited for Children's Week on Thursday, 5th March 2009, for their very own tour of the Audi Museum Mobile. With the implementation of team tasks, the children learn the story of the four brands from the beginning of the century and following that experiencing the emergence of the four rings up close. The hour-long program costs € 2 begins at 3PM.
In addition, visitors can step through the factory gates to witness production. On Tuesday, 3rd March 2009, from 3:00-4:30 PM, there will be a special guided tour € 2 per participant. This intimate visitor experience will show all the major production steps. You can see the areas of ordering, materials logistics, body and final assembly.
It is asked that all tours be booked in advance either by telephoning the Audi Forum Ingolstadt, Tel: 0800-2834444, or e-mail to welcome@audi.de.
About Audi Tradition
In 2009 the Audi company, established by August Horch on 16 July 1909, will celebrate its hundredth anniversary. The four rings of the Audi badge symbolise the brands Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer, which were combined under the umbrella of Auto Union in 1932. Auto Union and NSU, which merged in 1969, made many significant contributions towards the development of the car. AUDI AG was formed from Audi NSU Auto Union AG in 1985. Together with the two traditional companies Auto Union GmbH and NSU GmbH, Audi Tradition nurtures and presents the deep and diverse history of Audi. The Audi museum mobile at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt is open daily from Monday to Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The August Horch Museum in Zwickau is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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